Swords of the Space Ark
Originally released in 1981. Swords of the Space Ark is a science fiction film. directed by Minoru Yamada. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Akira Oda, and Ryō Nishida
Synopsis
Sci-fi meets martial arts in this lively chronicle of a warrior pilot who returns to his native planet to find it controlled by a wicked tyrant Captain Kogar. He also finds his family has been slaughtered and so now it is up to him and his pals to kick the heck out of Kogar and return the planet to its rightful rulers. This film was assembled from episodes of the Japanese TV series, Message from Space: Galactic Warriors (which in itself was a spinoff from the feature Message from Space).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Hope Entertainment
- Toei Company
- 3B Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swords of the Space Ark about?
Sci-fi meets martial arts in this lively chronicle of a warrior pilot who returns to his native planet to find it controlled by a wicked tyrant Captain Kogar. He also finds his family has been slau...
Who directed Swords of the Space Ark?
Swords of the Space Ark was directed by Minoru Yamada.
How long is Swords of the Space Ark?
Swords of the Space Ark has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Swords of the Space Ark released?
Swords of the Space Ark was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swords of the Space Ark?
The main cast of Swords of the Space Ark includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Akira Oda, Ryō Nishida, Yōko Akitani, Ritsuko Fujiyama.